How long does it take to ship a container from Tokyo to Frankfurt by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Frankfurt is 34 days 5h. Ships depart from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive at Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and Frankfurt?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive into Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN) around 34 days 5h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO and COSCO.

How long does it take to send cargo from Tokyo to Frankfurt by air freight?

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Frankfurt takes around 14h 13m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Frankfurt?

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, KLM, Swiss, El Al, EgyptAir, Iberia, Air Canada, United Airlines and LOT and the typical transit time is around 14h 13m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Tokyo and Frankfurt?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tokyo and Frankfurt. Cargo flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 14h 13m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between Tokyo to Frankfurt by ship?

The distance between Tokyo and Frankfurt by cargo ship is 14,902 Nautical Miles (27,598 Kilometres / 17,148 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yokohama (JPYOK) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

What is the distance between Tokyo to Frankfurt by air?

The distance between Tokyo and Frankfurt by air is around 9,372 Kilometres (5,824 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Tokyo to Frankfurt by sea?

1.46t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo to Frankfurt. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Frankfurt?

584kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Frankfurt. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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Tokyo to Frankfurt By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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14h 13m, 1-2 times a day

424kg CO₂e

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34 days 5h, 2-4 times a week

1.04t CO₂e

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Tokyo to Frankfurt by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Frankfurt by plane will take about 14h 13m and departs from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrives into Frankfurt Airport (FRA). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Japan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Departs from

NRT

Departs from

FRA

14h 13m: 1-2 times a day

9,378 km
5,827 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

424kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
MIAT Mongolian Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
El Al	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+4 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Iberia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
LOT	Daily	Boeing 787-8+6 others

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Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Departs from

HND

Departs from

FRA

14h 22m: 2-4 times a day

9,372 km
5,824 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

584kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
All Nippon Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Air China	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+8 others
Air France	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Vietnam Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others

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Tokyo to Frankfurt by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Frankfurt by ship will take about 34 days 5h and departs from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrives into Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yokohama to Wilhelmshaven

Port of loading

JPYOK

Port of loading

DEWVN

34 days 5h: 2-4 times a week

21,748 km
13,514 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.04t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TP5 → KAWA - CEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JP1 / A06 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WC4 / TP5 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
OCR → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CJ29 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Closest seaports

Yokohama to Rotterdam

Port of loading

JPYOK

Port of loading

NLRTM

41 days 2h: Every 1-2 weeks

27,598 km
17,148 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.46t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NW3 / AZTEC / AX3 → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC
NW2 / Andes / AX2 → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
CJ29 → AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT5 → AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA8 / TLP8 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JTV1 → FE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JP1 / A06 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CJ29 → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JP1 / A06 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SKT2 → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA8 / TLP8 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SKT2 → AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA8 / TLP8 → AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CBX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SKT5 → AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT5 → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WC4 / TP5 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
JTS → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
JTC → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
OCR → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JP1 / A06 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CJ29 → AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JP1 / A06 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WSA8 / TLP8 → AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WC4 / TP5 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TPI → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
KTX4 → LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AC2 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JTS → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Most frequent

Tokyo to Hamburg

Port of loading

JPTYO

Port of loading

DEHAM

45 days 17h: Every 1-2 days

28,374 km
17,631 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

2.71t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE1 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE1 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
JSM3 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE1 → TA1 / AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
JTP → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JSM3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM

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Tokyo to Frankfurt By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Tokyo to Frankfurt by Air freight

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Tokyo to Frankfurt by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yokohama to Wilhelmshaven

Closest seaports

Yokohama to Rotterdam

Most frequent

Tokyo to Hamburg

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